Cloudland Canyon 50

Rising Fawn, United States • 5-6 Dec 2026

Cloudland Canyon Trail Run : Rising Fawn, GA

The event is a set of trail races held at Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA. Distances offered include several point-to-loop and lollipop-style courses that pass waterfalls, canyon overlooks, and open valley views.

Course and distance details:

  • 50 Miler, about 7500 ft total gain
  • 50K, about 4500 ft total gain
  • 25K, about 2900 ft total gain
  • 5 Miler, about 500 ft total gain

The 50K is described as a single 14 loop followed by a lollipop section. The 50 Miler uses the 50K course with an additional lollipop section. Several courses include steep descents to the bottom of the canyon and climbs of 200 to 500 ft. The 5 Miler is noted as hiker friendly, while the longer distances include rolling terrain and steeper climbs that may require running to meet published cutoffs.

Cutoff times are published for each distance: 15.5 hours for the 50 Miler, 11 hours for the 50K, 5.5 hours for the 25K, and 1.5 hours for the 5 Miler. All participants receive a pint glass and a beanie or hat; the organizer lists medals for longer distances. To be guaranteed event swag or a medal, registration must be completed by November 1. Registration closes December 4 at 11:59 PM ET.

The event contributes funds to Cloudland Canyon State Park. The organizer’s refund policy offers a 50% credit outside 90 days prior to the event and no refunds or transfers within 90 days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50m
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
5 mi
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